Publications
Let's Build A Business!
A Workbook for Microenterprise Training Classes
Finally, there is a practical business training workbook written for microenterprise programs. It's easy to follow, and easy for instructors to use in designing and teaching classes.
More specifically, "Lets Build A Business!" is a step-by-step workbook designed for low-income women and others who are in the process of starting a business.
- Has ample examples and follows the development of one business through
the entire process of preparing a written business plan.
- Is easy to follow, easy to read.
- Provides all the information necessary to complete a good business plan, and much more.
Components of this workbook include:
The Foundation:
- Personal Finances
- Business Idea
- Time Management
- Negotiating Skills
- Skills for Overcoming Emotional Barriers
The Feasibility Study:
- Market Research
- Cost Analysis
- Exploring Profitability (Financial Projections)
- Pricing
Start Up Plans:
- Marketing Plan
- Operating Plan
- Financing the Business
- Record keeping Plan
- Completing the Written Business Plan
Let's Build a Business! has been the established text at Washington CASH since 1996.
Typical comments from our graduates include:
"The training materials were extremely effective - simple and yet all
you need to know."
"The workbook was just what I needed to guide me step-by-step into success."